- Electrolytes - sodium, potassium and magnesium - regulate hydration, nerve transmission and muscle contraction [1],[2].
- Depletion through sweat, fasting or low-carb diets can cause fatigue, cramps and slower recovery [3].
- Ultimate Electrolytes powder and Electrolyte Balance Capsules both replace essential minerals with zero sugar and clean formulation.
- Balanced electrolytes aid cellular hydration, ATP energy production and nervous system function for daily health and training [1],[2].
- Look for UK GMP & BRC manufacturing, third-party testing, and real mineral levels - not trace amounts or added sugar.
Whether you are training hard, fasting, travelling or just living in a heated modern environment, your body constantly manages the movement of water and minerals across its cells. This subtle balance underpins energy, focus, endurance and recovery. When electrolytes fall out of range, even slightly, you can feel it: fatigue creeps in, coordination slips and cramps appear.
This article explores the science and benefits of electrolytes - how sodium, potassium and magnesium maintain hydration and energy - and compares the clean, balanced options from Love Life Supplements, including Ultimate Electrolytes powder and Electrolyte Balance Capsules.
A Note from Ben, Founder of Love Life Supplements
When I started building our hydration range, my goal was to simplify what the body truly needs - minerals, not sugar. Both Ultimate Electrolytes and Electrolyte Balance Capsules are based on meaningful sodium, potassium and magnesium, in forms your body actually uses.
I use the powder before and during workouts or sauna, and the capsules when travelling or fasting. They work interchangeably, each designed to restore mineral balance cleanly and efficiently.
It is hydration made simple, science-backed and free from junk.
Stay balanced,
Ben Law
Founder, Love Life Supplements
What electrolytes do in your body
Electrolytes are minerals that carry an electric charge when dissolved in water. They drive communication between nerves and muscles, regulate pH balance, and move water across membranes to maintain fluid stability [1].
- Sodium (Na⁺): regulates extracellular hydration, supports blood pressure and aids nutrient absorption.
- Potassium (K⁺): balances sodium inside cells, stabilising electrical gradients for muscle firing and heart rhythm.
- Magnesium (Mg²⁺): acts as a cofactor in over 300 enzymatic reactions, including ATP energy metabolism and muscle relaxation [2].
Why electrolyte balance matters
Hydration is not just about drinking water. True hydration depends on maintaining the right ratio of sodium and potassium on either side of the cell membrane. This relationship creates the voltage that allows muscles to contract and nerves to fire. When that balance slips, performance drops and fatigue rises [1],[3].
Magnesium adds another dimension: it powers the ATP-dependent sodium–potassium pump that maintains this balance in every cell. Without adequate magnesium, hydration and energy processes both slow down.
Benefits of electrolyte replenishment
- Improved hydration: Electrolytes help water enter and stay inside cells, preventing dehydration headaches and sluggishness.
- Reduced cramping: Adequate sodium, potassium and magnesium calm overactive muscle nerves and support relaxation.
- Better endurance and performance: Maintaining plasma volume and nerve conduction sustains pace and coordination in heat or long sessions [1],[4].
- Faster recovery: Replacing minerals lost through sweat aids glycogen resynthesis and post-exercise comfort [2].
- Mental clarity: Proper hydration improves cognitive function, alertness and reaction time [3].
The science: sodium–potassium balance and magnesium energy support
The sodium–potassium pump, located in every cell membrane, exchanges sodium and potassium ions using ATP as fuel. This process maintains electrical charge differences that power nerve impulses and muscle contractions. During intense exercise or heat exposure, sodium and potassium are lost through sweat, and plasma volume can decline rapidly. Magnesium activates the enzymes that regenerate ATP, meaning magnesium deficiency can impair both energy output and hydration efficiency [1],[2].
Supplementing with balanced electrolytes restores these pathways and prevents fatigue associated with reduced nerve excitability or muscle cramp.
Ultimate Electrolytes Powder vs Electrolyte Balance Capsules
Love Life Supplements offers two clean, zero-sugar electrolyte options designed for different lifestyles but with complementary benefits.
Ultimate Electrolytes Powder
- ~500 mg sodium (from Himalayan Pink Salt)
- ~500 mg potassium (from Potassium Chloride)
- ~150 mg magnesium (from Magnesium Malate)
- Zero sugar, naturally flavoured with Steviol Glycosides.
- Available in Raspberry, Watermelon, Orange & Lime, and Unflavoured.
Electrolyte Balance Capsules
- 500 mg sodium (from Sodium Chloride)
- 210 mg potassium (from Potassium Chloride)
- 60 mg magnesium (from Magnesium Malate)
- Vegan capsules with no fillers, binders or artificial colours.
- Perfect for travel, fasting or easy daily hydration without mixing powder.
Together, these products provide flexible options for maintaining hydration and energy throughout the day - powder for active use, capsules for convenience.
How electrolytes support recovery
During exercise, muscle contraction and nerve firing deplete cellular sodium and potassium. Restoring these ions accelerates the return to normal muscle function. Magnesium’s role in ATP synthesis further supports glycogen resynthesis and muscle relaxation. Proper electrolyte replacement shortens recovery time and improves readiness for the next session [2],[4].
When to use electrolytes
- Pre-training: Support plasma volume and readiness, especially if exercising after fasting or early morning.
- During exercise: Replace minerals lost through sweat to sustain energy and coordination.
- Post-training: Aid recovery, reduce cramping and restore normal muscle function.
- Fasting or keto: Prevent fatigue and dizziness from lower insulin-related sodium loss.
- Daily use: Maintain hydration in heated offices or during travel.
Choosing the right product for your goals
- Everyday hydration: Use Electrolyte Balance Capsules once daily.
- Training and performance: Use Ultimate Electrolytes powder before, during or after sessions.
- Heat or sauna use: Combine both for higher sweat losses — one serving of powder plus one capsule dose spaced apart.
FAQs
Do electrolytes help recovery after training?
Yes. They replace minerals lost through sweat, support muscle relaxation, and speed up restoration of energy balance [2].
Can I combine the powder and capsules?
Yes. They share the same mineral ratios and forms. Many users take capsules on non-training days and the powder during workouts.
Are electrolytes safe for daily use?
Yes when taken as directed. Both LLS products are zero sugar, vegan and tested for purity.
Which product should I choose for fasting?
Electrolyte Balance Capsules provide minerals without breaking a fast. Use with water in the morning for best results.
Do I need both magnesium and potassium?
Yes. Magnesium supports energy production, while potassium regulates electrical balance in muscle and nerve cells [2].
References
- [1] Sawka MN et al. Exercise and fluid replacement. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2016. PubMed
- [2] Volpe SL. Magnesium and exercise performance. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2021. PubMed
- [3] Popkin BM et al. Water, hydration and health. Nutr Rev. 2010. PubMed
- [4] Convertino VA et al. ACSM Position Stand: Exercise and fluid replacement. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1996. PubMed
Accessed and current November 2025.
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Ben Law is the founder of Love Life Supplements and host of the Optimised Health Show. He is a self-confessed health, fitness and primal living fanatic and a qualified Advanced Dietary Supplement Advisor and Primal Blueprint Certified Expert. Over the last decade, Ben has helped thousands of UK customers optimise performance and recovery with transparent, research-led formulations manufactured to UK GMP and BRC standards. Learn more about Ben.